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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 27, 2019
Filed:
Feb. 14, 2017
Hill-rom Services, Inc., Batesville, IN (US);
David L. Ribble, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Joshua A. Williams, West Harrison, IN (US);
Kirsten M. Emmons, Batesville, IN (US);
Brian L. Lawrence, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Douglas A. Eckstein, Batesville, IN (US);
Hill-Rom Services, Inc., Batesville, IN (US);
Abstract
A sleep system is provided comprising a head support section, a torso support section, a leg support section, and a cradle surface provided on at least an upper portion of the torso support section. The head support section is generally laterally angled at an angle greater than the lateral angle of the torso support section and the leg support section. The cradle surface has at least a partial curvature and a lateral width of from about 12 inches to about 36 inches. The lateral angle of the head support section is at least about 10 degrees, the lateral angle of the torso support section is greater than the lateral angle of the leg support section, and the lateral angle of the leg support section is less than about 10 degrees.